Views of the Neighborhood – 4th of July Decorations

SHRIMP SCAMPI – linguini noodles, shrimp stock, butter, herbs, cherry tomatoes, parmesan, breadcrumbs

SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS – spaghetti noodles, pork, veal, and beef meatballs, marinara, parmesan, herbs

BOLOGNESE- tagliatelle noodles, brisket, bacon, tomatoes, parmesan, herbs

CHICKEN PARMESAN – spaghetti noodles, marinara, mozzarella, herbs

PAN SEARED RED FISH – roasted cauliflower, roasted corn, heirloom grape tomatoes, castelvetrano olives, chimichurri

ROASTED CHICKEN – romesco sauce, brussels sprouts

Everybody board the bus.

Here is a double-duty decoration.

Little flags around the flower bed.

Full house display.

Flags in the rocks.

Bunting on a fence.

Flags in the beds.

More bunting and a flag.

Some bunting and little flags

Very curious. Small flags with individually solar-powered lights.

A pretty crape myrtle and tidy bow.

Well, that about does it. Time for food and music. I hope you have a great week and happy 4th.

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Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. · June 28, 2026 - 4:23 am · Reply→

Looks like the neighbourhood is ready to rock and roll to celebrate the 250 years John… and delighted to join in with some Chicken Parmesan have a wonderful time.. hugsx

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1. John W. Howell · June 28, 2026 - 7:02 am · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Sally. 😊
  
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rebuilding rob · June 28, 2026 - 5:20 am · Reply→

I love bunting myself! Every summer, I put some up on the real fence surrounding my porch for Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and an earlier in the year MLB‘s opening day as well

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1. John W. Howell · June 28, 2026 - 7:05 am · Reply→
  
  Bunting is very cool for sure. Thanks for sharing, Rob 😊
  
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Teagan Riordain Geneviene · June 28, 2026 - 6:01 am · Reply→

Yum! That is a tasty menu, John. I must be missing Italian food. June is already practically gone — maybe the cooler temperatures of fall will be here soon. Yeah, I know… But it’s a nice thought. The neighborhood looks festive. 🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day (almost). Big hugs.

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1. John W. Howell · June 28, 2026 - 7:09 am · Reply→
  
  We have a couple of months into the 100’s, so it’s just starting. Happy 4th and red, white, and blue hugs back. 🇺🇸
  
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Dan Antion · June 28, 2026 - 6:03 am · Reply→

These are nice and tasteful, John. I wasn’t sure what to expect after some of the previous holidays. Well done all around.

I’ll have the Shrimp Scampi, but could they toss in a couple gnocchi? I love those little guys.

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1. John W. Howell · June 28, 2026 - 7:10 am · Reply→
  
  Here’s a scampi with a side of gnocchi. That should do it. 😊
  
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Darlene · June 28, 2026 - 6:45 am · Reply→

Looks like everyone is ready!! Have a great celebration.

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1. John W. Howell · June 28, 2026 - 7:11 am · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Darlene 😊
  
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